Just like most internet enabled mobile phones in the market today, every BlackBerry device in cases of emergency can serve as a modem to connect to the internet.
This tutorial will guide you through the quick steps needed to configure your BlackBerry Desktop Manager’s mobile internet settings and thus get you connected to the web. Please note that you’ll need to have another data plan with your network provider as you cannot use your BlackBerry data plan to surf the internet on your desktop/laptop.
If you’re a Nigerian, here are the internet data settings and subscription plans for the major GSM companies in the country: Airtel-Zain Internet Plans, Glo Internet Plans, Etisalat Internet Plans and MTN Internet Plans.
After subscribing to your plan of choice, please take note of the Internet Settings of that particular network as you’d be needing it now.
Lets begin
Step 1
Download and Install the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Step 2
Launch your BlackBerry Desktop Manager and go to Tools in the menu bar section. Select Mobile Internet Settings from the drop down menu as shown below.
Depending on your country of origin, you can readily choose your settings from the preconfigured list. Nigerian networks aren’t on the list thus I’ll be creating a custom profile by clicking on the Add custom profile button circled in red below.
A small window pops up and you simply fill in your network’s internet settings. Leave the Additional commands field clear!
Once you are done, hit the OK button to exit the small popup screen then OK again to exit the Mobile Internet Settings configuration dialog.
Go back to Menu >> Tools and click on Start Mobile Internet
Ignore the warning below as you’ve already subscribed to a suitable data plan for your desktop/laptop browsing. Click on Connect
If your network provider’s internet service is working, at the bottom left of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager, you should see something that looks like the capture below ( Time Connected and Data Used ). It means you are now connected.
Once you’re done surfing the internet, just go back to the menu bar >> Tools >> Disconnect Mobile Internet.
And that’s all there is to it. Hope you like and do please share it with your friends on Twitter, Facebook etc.
Cheers .
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Thanks for the information. But mine keeps telling me that the “PPP link protocol was terminated, please check your profile settings and make sure your radio is turned on. this might also have been turned off by your wireless service provider or your administrator”
please what can I do?
@Zee probably network issues at your end
ђã†̥ application do i need †☺ make my BlackBerry Tour serve as a modem for mobile internet
BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Thanks for your write up on using BB as a modem
I tried the set up under Airtel NG but on trying to connect the information returned that I am about to roam and letter came out as unconnected. “No response from the host computer”. My BB phone has verizon wireless sign on it though it has been configured with airtel Nigeria. Could this be the case.i tried changing the apn to internet.ng.zain.com yet it didnt work How can I get over this
Thanks
When it comes to foreign acquired phones, most stuff just don’t work probably due the way the phone was configured. Have you tried internet.ng.airtel.com as your APN? Username and password remains internet
I understand how to use the blackberry on laptop & other, I will make sure I follow the step you listed, thank you.
Please where do I download it on my BB or my laptop (I mean d BB desktop manager)
Click here http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/
Please where do I download d BB desktop manager.Is it on my BB or my laptop.Please reply ASAP
You have to download it online man.
Thanks for your acticle please i need the settings for mtn
APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net USERNAME/PASSWORD:web/web
This is cool, just that i will really appreciate the custom setting for MTN. Thank you.
APN: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net Username/Password: web/web
i need mtn settings on my blackberry storm 1. though not the monthly subscription
Blackberry phones don’t work without BIS subscription
It great ad I try it. Wow we aint jockin pls try it
pls is it possible for my BIS plan to work on my pc through this BB Desktop Manager
Yes. I think it’s possible with Airtel according to my friends online though I personally haven’t tried it sha
I want to use mtn ..how can I fill up d additinal custom profile..username ,password, ..I am in nigeria hope to read from you soon
I don’t think there’s room for an additional profile. Just edit the current one
Pls send free browsing on blackberry
Blackberry is not for people on a bduget
This is wonderful, mine just started workin immediately, but the internet is really slow, is it me or is that the price we pay
It could just be network issues in your location
thanks for the information but i have problem with d diffrent between blackberry BIS and BES plan
BIS is for individuals and BES is for corporate organizations. BES is a lot more expensive as a server has to be setup at the company for the BES to work. BES makes communication amongst the staff of a company easier and cheaper
Where will download blackberry deskstop manager
The link is right there at the beginning of the tutorial
Thanks for the Tutorial, But i have the old Blackberry Desktop Manager V4.7. Can you please tell me how i can use that . I can’t download the new version due to my present location. It might take weeks..
Piper!
I only have the recent version installed on my computer so I wouldn’t really now to go about it with the old version. Sorry man
I was looking for a way to use my blackberry cellphone to be a modem when I found your article. This is great. I didn’t have my cable data with me right now, so when I got home, I’ll give it a shot right away. for now, i’ll just bookmark this page. Awesome.. Thanks for the share!
Hi Udegbunam,
Than you for the information.I was looking for it.Its explained really well for the starters.
You’ve explained the process very well and hope anybody can easily connect to their pc after going through the tutorial.
Blackberry has recently appeared in our market but it is very expensive here. Out of affordability for us yet :(
It’s expensive ’cause it just arrived in your market. Give it time and the price will begin to crash just like it’s crashing over here in Nigeria :-). The cheapest one now goes for about $250.
Keep in mind that not every carrier allows this. Verizon Wireless doesn’t, for instance.
Every carrier allows it this way ’cause you aren’t using your BlackBerry plan to surf the internet. You are actually using a separate plan. Apps like Tether for BlackBerry promise to get folks browsing on PC with their BIS plans. Tried it and it didn’t work for me.